Which is the best fuel-efficient family car?
I need to replace my Volvo S80 and have been looking at the new, very fuel-efficient diesel engine cars (Blue Motion, Greenline, Volvo Drive-e etc). But the problems with DPFs and dual mass flywheels are putting me off. Can you recommend a reliable car that won't involve expensive repairs later on? The range I am looking at is large family cars like the Passat, Superb etc. I would like to get a one or two year old car to avoid the large depreciation hit.
Asked on 2 September 2010 by Virginian12

No. The most reliable high economy car is the Toyota Prius II. Some of those are turning in 400,000 miles with very few repairs/replacements because they are extremely kind to their engines and transmissions.
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Much better than the original. An enjoyable, practical, safe, economical hybrid. Looks good, too. Prius Taxis have run to 400,000 miles plus with very little trouble.